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| Abdullah Hamidi | President of Aralia Interior Plantscaping Board member of Canadian Society of Iranian Engineers and Architects Recipient of The Ontario 10 Year Volunteer Service Award from Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, 2004 Recipient of Service Award from Mohandes (Canadian Society of Iranian Engineers and Architects), 2008 Worked with Iranian Media to introduce the outdoor attractions of the GTA to the community Abdullah Hamidi arrived in Canada in 1986 |
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| Ahmad Sakhavarz | Accomplished painter, cartoonist and sculptor His works housed in both private and corporate collections across North America His works exhibited in numerous museums and galleries across Canada and the United States. Including: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, The Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, and The Leigh Yawkey Art Museum in Wisconsin. He is a signature member of the Society of animal artists and the Oil painters of America. Ahmad (Alan) Sakhavarz arrived in Canada in 1980 |
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| Ahmad Tabrizi | Entrepreneur, philanthropist and a volunteer Founder of Parya Trillium Foundation (2002) Co-founder of the Iran-Canada Business Council and the Persian Circle and Canadian Co-founder of Bam Reconstruction Committee (Constructed a school in the Iranian city of Bam in 2007) Awarded “Distinction in Business Medal” by Lieutenant Governor General of Ontario (2008) Awarded “Diamond Jubilee Medal” by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II (2012) Recipient of “Pioneers for Change (Community Engagement) Award” from Skills for Change (2014) Ahmad Reza Tabrizi arrived in Canada in 1984 |
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| Aladdin Mohaghegh | Ph.D, MBA, MASenior Financial Advisor at the University of Toronto Appointed Public Member of Council at the Ontario College of Pharmacists (2005 to present) Chair of Board of Inquiry, appointed by the College’s Registrar since 2009 Member of the Board of Directors, Metro Credit Union, 2000-2003 Dr Aladdin Mohaghegh arrived in Canada in 1976 |
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| Azam Alexanian | Owner of 1st Iranian Restaurant in Toronto, Darvish 1985 (Bloor/Dundas) Azam Alexanian arrived in Canada in Sep 1973 |
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| Arsalan Mohajer | Ph.D., D.I.C., P.Geo. , research scientist and an adjunct professor at University of Toronto from1986 to 2008 Published over 60 research papers in scientific journals Member of a steering committee working on “Universities and Global Responsibilities in 2004 Member of the Governing Council of the International Seismological Centre Recipient of “Thomas Roy Award” of the Canadian Geotechnical Society in 1991 Founding member of the Association of Geoscientists of Ontario and first councillor from 2000 to 2004 Director and president of Canadian Society of Iranian Engineers and Architects in early 1990s. Published science articles in Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, and accepted frequent interviews with CBC, CTV, Global TV, BBC news media. Chairman and partner (with his wife Minoo Mohajer) of 7 Central Montessori Schools Dr. Arsalan Mohajer arrived in Canada in 1986 |
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| Assadollah Zarinmehr | Producer and owner of Shahr-e Ma TV on Rogers’ television (October 1994) that was transformed into ITC TV in 2007 Editor and owner of Shahre Ma Weekly Magazine (2004 to Present) Asad Zarrinmehr arrived in Canada on July 1, 1988 |
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| Ayoob Mossanen* | Neurologist at Toronto East General Hospital since 1971 Dr. Ayoob Mossanen arrived in Canada in 1966 |
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| Bahram Parsi | Founder of Persian Heritage Language in Sep 1980 Cofounder and board member of Iranian Community Association of Ontario in for several terms Bahram Parsi arrived in Canada on Aug 8, 1974 |
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| Esfandiar Nik khah | CEO of ANDRE LABORATORY INC Esfandiar Nik khah arrived in Canada on Dec 20, 1977 on Student Visa |
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| Eshrat Arjomandi | Ph.D., P.Eng. University Professor Emeritus, Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, York University Chair of the Department (First female chair )and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, York University First female PhD student at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto Dr. Eshrat Arjomandi srrived in Canada on Sep 8, 1971 on Student Visa http://www.cse.yorku.ca/~eshrat/ |
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| Ezat Mossallanejad | Policy Analyst and Researcher at the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture Dr. Mossallanejad is a member of the Editorial Board of Refugee Update, The Canadian Centre for International Justice and a former board member of the Inter-Church Committee for Refugees Dr. Mossallanejad has worked with several UN bodies in connection with refugee protection and eradication of torture. He has authored a number of books as well as numerous articles in Persian and English. Dr. Ezat Mossallanejad arrived in Canada: Feb 12, 1985 |
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| Faredeh Nasehi (Farivar) | Cofounder of Association of Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario ESL Instructor for parents of students who were studying Farsi at Farsi School Farideh Nassehi arrived in Canada on Jan 18, 1980 |
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| Fereshteh Hossein Doust (Mohyeddin) | Cofounder and vice president of Iranian Community Association of Ontario in the first 2 terms Fereshteh Hossein Doust arrived in Canada on June 6, 1979 |
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| Firoozeh Athari | Architect, artist and curator Owner and director of Arta Gallery in Toronto’s Historic Distillery District since 2003 Arta Gallery features international and local artists, emerging and established to the Toronto community Firozeh Athari arrived in Canada on June 22, 2001 |
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| Fred Kasravi * | Entrepreneur, philanthropist and a volunteer He served on the boards of the Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Place, and the Royal Roads University Foundation. He also founded and chaired the Friends of HMCS Haida, and by his efforts this historical naval vessel was successfully preserved and is now a museum in Toronto. Kasravi’s accomplishments are many and included, Citizen of the Year in 1991 (Canada), Order of St. Georgers 1981 (Grand Officer of France), Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts in 1981 (Britain), The Silver Benefactor Medal-the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada in 1987 Fred Kasravi arrived in Canada in 1960 |
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| Fred Tcharmtchi* | Businessman, owner of a chain of auto dealerships in Ontario from 70s to 90s Fred Tcharmtchi arrived in Canada in 1966 |
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| Hadi Mahabadi* | An innovation leader and strategic thinker Vice President and Director of XRCC His accomplishments are many and included: Officer of the Order of Canada, Top 25 Canadian Immigrants and New Pioneer’s Award in Science and Technology. Published more than 100 scientific papers, holds over 89 US patents He served on the boards of Chemical Institute of Canada, Diversity Committee of Toronto Board of Trade, and member of Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council Dr. Hadi Mahabadi arrived in Canada in 1970’s |
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| Jafar Joharchi (Neshat) | Musician, artist and singerAmong the first Haji Pirouz performing at various Nowruz celebration in the community (1988 to present)Jafar Joharchi (Neshat) arrived in Canada in 1986 |  |
| Jamil Mardukhi* | Researcher and longstanding leader in Structural Engineering Vice President of NCK Engineering Ltd Lead Structural Engineer of the CN Tower in 1974 Chef Engineer responsible for all inspections, monitoring and revamping of the CN Tower since its completion Published many scientific papers and appeared in numerous presentations and media reports Presented at conferences on tall Towers, Wind Towers and Earthquake research Pioneer in organizing The Canadian Society of Iranian Engineers and Architect, The Ontario Kurdish Association in 1987 and Iranian Student Association at University of Toronto in 1973 Jamil Mardukhi arrived in Canada in 1973 |
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| Javad Hassanein | Cofounder of Canadian Society of Iranian Engineers and Architects (Mohandes) on April 17, 1988 Javad Hassanein migrated to Canada in Aug, 1982 |
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| Javad Mostaghimi | PhD, PEng, FCAE, FASME, FCSME, FIUPAC, FEIC, FAAAS Distinguished Professor in Plasma Engineering & Director Dr Javad Mostaghimi arrived in Canada in Sep 1982 |
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| Jian Ghomeshi* | Award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician and producer Host and co-creator of Q, on CBC Radio One and CBC TV Host of the Gemini Award-winning CBC TV program, Play Appeared as a contributor or guest on CNN Today and The National and Late Night with Conan O’Brien Published articles in The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, The National Post, El Mundo and The International Herald Tribune Singer, songwriter, and musician Former member of the Board of Governors at the Stratford Theatre Festival Awarded the prestigious New York Festivals international radio broadcasting gold medal for “Best Talk Show Host.” He was previously awarded the gold medal for “Talk Show Interview” In September 2012, Jian released his first book, 1982 Jian Ghomeshi arrived in Canada in 1974 |
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| Karim Hakim* | Founder of Hakim Optical in 1967 Entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist On June 24th, 2005 at Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario’s Parliament Hall, Mr. K. Hakim became knight of The Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Sir Karim Hakimi arrived in Canada in 1965 |
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| Karim Zayyani | Author, poet, researcher and translator Teacher of the Nimatullahi sufi order at the house of Sufism in Toronto Karim Zayyani arrived in Canada on Oct 29, 1991 |
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| Lili Nabavi | Social Activist, Board Member of Mohandes, Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario, Iranian’s Cultural and Artistic Club of Ontario since 90s among many other organizations and Radio Program Producer Lili Nabavi migrated to Canada on Oct 29, 1991 |
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| Mahboubeh Katirai | Psychotherapist and social and human right activist Masters in Social Work Author of Assessing the Needs of Alternative Services for Culturally Diverse Assault Women 1991 Mahboubeh Katirai arrived in Canada in 1976 |
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| Mahmoud Hafezi * | General surgeon and family physician at Toronto Central Hospital. Dr. Mahmoud D. Hafezi arrived in Montreal in August 1953 and In August 1954 he moved to Toronto |
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| Manoo Missaghi | Entrepreneur, strategic thinker and volunteer Co-Founder and President of Iranian Community Association of Ontario in the first 2 terms Co-Founder of the Iranian-Canadian Network (IC Network) in 2002 Co-Founder and President of Iranian Canadian Congress in 2007 Manoo Missaghi migrated to Canada in Sep 27, 1984 |
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| Marya Faghani | Organizer of Nowruz Ball at the ROM 1992 Marya Faghani arrived in Canada on Nov 27,1979 |
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| Mehdi Hashemi | Author of” From Iran to Canada” Mehdi Hashemi arrived in Canada on 20/12/1965 |
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| Mitra Ghavamian | Artist, scenic painter, costume and fashion designer She worked as a scenic painter and breakdown artist for films such as X-men, Resident Evil, Bulletproof monk, Wrong Turn etc., and for the Lion King among other theatre productions. She has been nominated twice for the Pauline McGibbon Award for a production crafts person and once for the New Pioneers Award for an artist. She had many group and solo exhibitions in Canada and USA. Mitra Ghavamian arrived in Canada in 1994 |
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| Mohammad Kazemi* | Chairman of Mihan Publishing Inc., president of the Persian Traditional Art and Cultural Foundation, and editor of Rasaneh, a newsmagazine. In 1984, he organized an international congress honouring the 800th annivesary of the birth of Sa’di, In 1986, he authored a book, Iranians in Ontario, A New Community in a Land of Opportunity. He was former deputy prime minister of Iran Mohammad Sadegh Kazemi arrived in Canada in 1979 |
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| Mohammad Tajdolati | Journalist, Editor in Chief , Broadcaster and a Social / Community Activist Served on the boards of ; National Ethnic Press Council of Canada , Persian Circle, Iranian Canadian Congress, Iranian-Canadian Youth Support Group and Bam Relief Committee Co-founder of Iranian Fire Festival Committee Recipient of Certificate and Medal from National Ethnic Press Council of Canada for : Humanities/Academia/Journalism and Outstanding Achievement and Community Service Ombudsman of National Ethnic Press Dr. Mohammad Tajdolati arrived in Canada in March 2004 |
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| Mojtaba Darakhshan* | Owner of 1st Iranian book Store in Toronto, Pegah 1991 The Book store originally was located on Yonge and Eglinton and was called “Daneshe Noe” Mojtaba Darakhshan arrived in Canada in 1980s |
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| Morteza Abdolalian | Founding member of the Journalists in Exile and sits on the board of the Canadian Journalist for Free Expression and member of the Oakville Writers Group Morteza Abdolalian migrated to Canada in 1989 |
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| Morteza Hashemi | Cofounder of Islamic Center of Vali-e Asr in 1992 Morteza Hashemi migrated to Canada in 1973 |
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| Mostafa Moshtaghi | Social worker and community activist Youth settlement worker at COSTI Immigrant Services Mostafa Moshtaghi arrived in Canada on May 12, 1987 |
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| Nader Malek | Owner of 1st Iranian Pastry in Toronto, Shirini Sara 1990 Nader Malek arrived in Canada in 1989 |
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| Niaz Salimi | Artist, actress, social / community activist and journalist She served on the boards of Iranian Canadian Congress and Canadian Peace Alliance She also was co-founder of vAzhé, Iranian Queer OrganizatioMohammad Tajdolatin, Muslim Canadian Congress and Iranian Canadian Arts Council Member of National Ethnic Press and editor of Sepidar Cultural Magazine Niaz Salimi arrived in Canada on Dec 7, 1989 |
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| Parvin Jalili | Cofounder of Association of Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario Parvin Jalili arrived in Canada in 1976 |
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| Parviz Yousefian | Musician, composer, teacher (santour, tombak and Persian classical vocal) Founder of “Mehrvarzan Ensemble”in 1994 which performed in Montreal, Ottawa, Europe and the United States The ensemble performed at CBC’s Glen Gould Studio in 1995 and Harbourfront Centre in 2008. The Mehrvarzan Ensemble has recorded two CDs Food Science Professor at Centennial College Co-founder of Canadian Society of Iranian Food and Nutritional Scientists in 2004 Pirouz Yousefian arrived in Canada in 1988 |
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| Pary Missagi | Founder of Persian Story Time (Zange Gheseh) at Fairview Public Library in 1993 Recipient of Awards from: National Ethnic Press Council of Canada in 2004 York Region District School Board for Exemplary Leadership in 2011 York Region District School Board for over 20 years of dedicated services as the Site Administrator in 2012 Parvaneh Missaghi migrated to Canada in Oct, 1984 |
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| Reza Moridi * | The First Iranian-Canadian elected to a Provincial Legislature in Ontario Appointed as Ontario Minister of: Research and Innovation Training Colleges and Universities Served on the Council of Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and on the advisory boards of the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra, Justice Net, Education International for the Poor and Spirit of Life The Canadian Nuclear Society presented Reza Moridi with the Education and Communication Award Dr. Moridi arrived in Canada in 1991 |
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| Saeid Nehzati | Owner of 1st Iranian Grocery Store in Toronto, Dan Bakery 1984: 363 Wilson Ave (Wilson and Bathurst) Board Member of Iranian Community Association of Ontario for several terms Saeid Nehzati arrived in Canada on Oct 18, 1983 |
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| Saeid Taheri* | Entrepreneur, philanthropist and a volunteer Owner of 1st Foreign Exchange Company based in Toronto Sponsor of the Iranian Soccer League in 1990s among many other artistic and cultural events Taheri Exchange 1987 (Originally at Yonge and Eglinton) Saeid Taheri arrived in Canada in 1980s |
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| Shahin Alexanian | Owner of 1st Iranian Restaurant in Toronto, Darvish 1985 (Bloor/Dundas) Shahin Alexanian arrived in Canada in 1972 |
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| Shahram Saremi | Co-founder of the Iranian-Canadian Network (IC Network) in 2002 Co-founder of the Iranian Canadian Support Group (IC Youth Organization) in 2003 Founder and President at CDI Marketing and Advertising Agency; publisher of Yellow Page, The Iranian Directory in Canada (1984 to Present) Shahram Saremi arrived in Canada in 1981 |
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| Shamsi Raisian | Social and human right activistShe proudly introduce herself as the first open (1996) and oldest Iranian lesbian in TorontoShamsi Riasatian arrived in Canada in Nov 1987 |  |
| Shokofeh Dilmaghani | Community Development Worker Recipient of Award from National Ethnic Press Council of Canada for : Humanities and Outstanding Achievement Co-founder of: Iranian-Canadian Social Service Providers’ Network (ICSSPN) in 2000 Iranian-Canadian Network (IC Network) in 2002 Iranian Canadian Support Group (IC Youth Organization) in 2003 Lead Reasercher of ” Who Are We? The Iranians in Toronto Today” 1999 Shokofeh Dilmaghani arrived in Canada in Aug 1974 |
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| Soheil Parsa | Award-winning director, actor, writer, dramaturg, choreographer and teacher Founder of Modern Times Stage Company in 1989 Recipient of New Pioneers Award by Skills for Change for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts by a recent immigrant to Canada (1995) Soheil’s works recognized with four Dora Mavor Moore Awards, a Chalmers Fellowship in 2002, and a senior artist creation grant from the Canada Council In 2007 and 2010 he was short-listed for the Siminovitch Prize in Theatre Celebrating Directors, the highest honour in Canadian theatre. Soheil Parsa arrived in Canada in March 1984 |
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| Soleyman Naderi Vaseghi-Soli | Known as “Soley” a musician, singer and song writer His albums; “Vaghehe”, “The Water” and “The Rainbow” are inspired by the lessons of Sufism and based on the poetry of Rumi, Hafez, Roudaki and Sohrab Sepehri. Soley joined Lian Ensemble in 2002, initiating his involvement with Persian Classical music. He has always been active and very supportive of special events within the Iranian community; the most well-known being the 2004 fundraising concerts in Los Angeles and San Francisco for the Bam earthquake survivors and for Sohiel Parsa in Toronto Soleyman Vaseghi arrive in Canada in June 1986 |
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| Sussan Ekrami* | Philanthropist and Volunteer Co-founder and President of the Norooz Education Foundation (1985) Served as volunteer at Behnam Charity Group, Mehr foundation and Noor Ehsan MBA graduate from the Iran Management Institute Sussan Ekrami arrived in Canada in 1980 (Visited Canada in 1975 and 1977) |
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